In Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers are caught in a squeeze of capped prices, sluggish demand and weak market access, while migration and livelihood insecurity add to the pressure. With Bengal elections approaching, farmer dissatisfaction is rising, even as TMC maintains strong grassroots influence in the region. The stakes are high for a crop that underpins local income.
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